Strategic Rationale: Honeywell spins off its $10B Advanced Materials unit to simplify structure, boost agility, and align with CEO Vimal Kapur's focus on automation, aviation, and energy transition...
Lowest Level Since 2017: India's M&A activity hit $56.8 billion in 2024, the lowest level since 2017, reflecting global economic challenges. Sector Breakdown: TMT deals accounted for 30% ($16.8...
Political Dynamics: The Biden administration's decision to block the $15 billion U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel merger reflects the intense political dynamics surrounding the current election cycle....
Strategic Exit: Bain Capital and Parthenon Capital are exploring the sale of a 20-25% minority stake in healthtech company Zelis at a valuation of $17 billion. Healthtech Disruption: Zelis...
Regulatory Balancing Act: Mario Draghi confronts EU merger police, advocating for more flexible regulations to boost competitiveness while maintaining oversight. Economic Growth Imperative: Draghi...
Regulatory Upheaval: Major Democratic donors on Wall Street are mounting pressure on Vice President Kamala Harris to replace top regulators Lina Khan (FTC Chair) and Gary Gensler (SEC Chair) due to...
Regulatory Hurdles: The proposed $15 billion merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel faces significant regulatory scrutiny from U.S. authorities over national security and antitrust concerns,...
Shale M&A Surge: The U.S. shale sector is witnessing a historic $100 billion M&A surge in 2024, potentially exceeding last year's record of $155 billion. Diversification Trend: Investors are...
Blockbuster Bid Rejected: Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, is set to reject a $35 billion takeover offer from Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard. Strategic...
Iconic Retailer's Privatization Bid: The Nordstrom family, along with Mexican partner Liverpool, has proposed a $3.8 billion takeover offer to take the iconic department store chain private, valuing...
